Curtis Chapel was officially sworn in as Houston’s new police officer at the July 14 Houston City Council meeting. Chapel had served as an intern in Houston and has already been working for Houston during his last year of training to become a police officer. The city paid his expenses in return for a commitment from Chapel to remain on the force the next three years. A very … [Read more...]
Seat Opens on Harmony City Council
At the July 15 Harmony City Council meeting, Resolution 25-08 was approved, accepting council member Michael Himlie’s resignation effective in July. “I want to thank my fellow Harmony citizens who allowed me the opportunity to help make Harmony the welcoming and affable community that it is,” Himlie expressed in his resignation letter. “It has been my great joy to work with … [Read more...]
Rushford Weighing Coop Scenarios
The city of Rushford is exploring potential redevelopment options for the former Farmers Coop site. While not formal proposals, the four scenarios provide working models to estimate costs and test possible site uses. These concepts are intended to spark conversation - not to represent final plans or decisions,” said City Administrator Tony Chladek in a report to the city … [Read more...]
Wykoff Council Formalizes Street Work Payment, Tree Removal, and Backs Out of Library Grant
The Wykoff City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, July 14 at 7 p.m., with Mayor Ryan Breckenridge presiding. Council members Jeffrey Hare, Barbara Fate, Jane Baker, and Missy Musel were present, along with City Administrator Becky Schmidt and Administrative Assistant Luann Hare. The council heard from one visitor, who raised concerns about a neighbor’s property … [Read more...]
Spring Valley Tracy Road Street Project Brings Road Closure – Detour for Intersection Closure at CSAH 1 and CSAH 8
Construction has begun on Spring Valley’s Tracy Road Street Project. Drew Weber, of Bolton and Menk, gave the Spring Valley City Council an update at their July 14 meeting. According to Weber, the intersection closure at Section Avenue/CSAH 1 and Tracy Road/ CSAH 8 will begin on July 17. “From a project-wide standpoint I thought it best they get started. Just before the … [Read more...]
Houston Welcomes New Principal
John Cassellius visited the Houston School Board meeting July 10 to introduce himself to the school board. Cassellius is the high school principal; he comes to Houston from Winona Senior High where he taught physical education and health. The board also greeted a newcomer to the school board. Claire Reay is the new student representative to the board. She replaces graduate … [Read more...]
Outdoor Tasks are Spring Grove’s Focus
Spring Grove City Council members met Tuesday, July 15 at 168 West Main Street in room #100. Mayor Bryan Wilhelmson called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. then led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present included Mayor Wilhelmson, Mike Hagen, Trent Turner, Eric Ostern, and Morgan Buckland. City Clerk/Administrator Jana Elton was also present. Councilor Turner … [Read more...]
M-C School Board Renews Operating Referendum, Approves Staffing Changes
The Mabel-Canton School Board held a public hearing on July 15 to provide an opportunity for community members to comment on the proposed renewal of an expiring operating referendum. The resolution renewing the expiring operating revenue referendum was unanimously approved. Chairman Chris Miller called the meeting to order 6:01 p.m., with the Pledge of Allegiance. The board’s … [Read more...]
State Highway Project In Chatfield
Paul Zager, project manager, reviewed the final layout for Trunk Highway 52 mill & overlay project through the city of Chatfield at the city council’s July 14 meeting. The state project will run from the southern city limits for about 1.2 miles through the city. Councilors Josh Broadwater and Pam Bluhm were absent. Zager said the project includes the overlay of TH 52 and … [Read more...]
Hunting Law Spurs Public Hearing in Houston County
After residents voiced concerns about gun safety during the regularly scheduled Houston County Commission meeting on Tuesday, July 15, commissioners agreed to schedule a public hearing in August. The purpose of the hearing is to gather public input on recently enacted state legislation that eliminates shotgun-only zones for deer hunting. Under the new law, all legal firearms … [Read more...]